Remi Garde: Why Wenger's protégé could be the perfect man to rejuvenate Aston Villa

FACT FILE

Full name: Remi Garde

Date of birth: April 3 1966

Place of birth: L'Arbresle, France

Played for: Lyon (1987-93), Strasbourg (1993-96), Arsenal (1996-99)

Honours: Ligue 2 (1989), Premier League, FA Cup, Community Shield (1998)

Coached: Lyon (2011-14)

Honours: Coupe de France (2012), Trophee des champions (2012)

As a player, Rémi Garde was unspectacular but dependable. His arrival at Arsenal – on the same day as Patrick Vieira's – set the tone for much of his time in north London; there was minimal fanfare. Yet, despite making just 43 appearances in three years with the Gunners, he did have some impact.

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